IN MEMORIAM. SAVAGE.-In sad and loving memory of my dear husband and our dear father, James Savage, who was killed at Molesworth, on 20th Novewter, 1907. R.I.P. Ah! little we thought when he bade us &amp;nbsp; goodbye. &amp;nbsp; That he left us for over, he left us to die; That alone in this world his loss we would mourn, That it would he his poor lifeless form would return. Inserted by his loving wife and children, John, Bridget. Margaret.

Boxing Day Sports. It appears that the executive of the Scottish tJUion will not agree to Alexan'ra holding sports oil above clay. What next It to pleasing to know that the committee of the local sports have been pro.uised a bic entry for the various Scottish events, more than if the sports were managed under the auspices of the Union. Another thing the committee will save money. .While we at all times uphold gooa,, clean sport, it appears ridicu ous that small country towns should pay for the privilege of using tihe name of Union and be dictated to in'the bargain. • We prediet a large attendance at the Boxing Day Caledonian gathering and a big finallclal success. The day of nomination is Thursday:next, December 17. The tight to hold hbooths, etc.. were offered yesterday aintl resulted as follow :s Publican's booth paulssel in at L8 ; refresh. Inrenrs booth, -Mrs Taylor, 15s ; fruit stalls, A. Wood, Lu. As was prcdicted, the reconstructoil State Ministry had ia very short termi in. ...

Alexandra Shire Council. ANNUAL MEET1?G. Arthur J. Eckersall, Municipal Govern ment nuditur, reported us follow, :-1 have audited the accounts of your shire for the linanelia year ended 3:0th Septem ber, 1908, and to state that I have found the name to be correct, subject to dis allowance of expenditure, "Tourists and Anglers' Association, L10." The item in question is not provided for by statute. Abandoned Rlates.-In this connection, I might say that a minute of your council was uroduced to .me authorising.. the abandonment of. L53 14s,. and I found that only L4A8 6s had been actually written off. I am given to understand that the balance represented certain rates sub mitted for abandonment in error.' I have accepted the amount written off as correct, and think that under the circumstances, an amending minute shuild be passed by your .council to put .the eatter, in order. Interest on Rates has not been enforced in very many cases as demanded by the Local Government Act, and this ma...

The Fra>mous R®emedy forx COUGHS, BRO NC XTIS, ASTHMA, A CONSUPTION iHas the Largest Sale of any Chest Medicine in the World. Those who have taken this medicine are amazed at its wonderful influence. Its healing power Is marvellous. Sufferers from any form of lroochitis, Cough, Dificulty ol Breathing, laCrseera, Pain or Soteness in the Chest, experieanc delightful and immediate relief; and to those who are subject to Colds on the Chest it is invaluable, as ii effects a Complete Cure. It is most comforting in allaying irritation in the throat and giving strength to the voice, audit neither allows a Cough or Asthma to become chronic, nor Consumplion to develop. Consumption has never been known to exist where Coughs" have been properly treated with this median. Na house should he without it, as, taken at the beginning a dose is generally sufficient, and a Complete Cure is certain. Beware of I m itfatio nisE Y The great succese of HEARNE'S BRONOHIVIS CURE, has Induced a number of unp...

IRxandrni &amp; Ajit Standaii N.C TEMEIRE tEC .TIMID : FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11,'1908. POLITICAL events have hurried`ttlliek and fast upon each other of late, and the culminating point hais been reacheli with the defeat of the Bent' Ministry. Sir Thomas Bent- had hbeewrdescribed Its the " hope of his side," ibut the first hall.of ,the session failed to ?diilodge him entirely, ?iand 'he' re-enterced, the field" with "a" new ::teani. However, probably dtte,to roino weakness on hin own side, he war'dislodgred i?i'et'ball liy Mr. Cameroih who at one time appeirs .to h~.r hbep $ta utuiichisupporter of theo: Bent. oGovernment,- When+ the" officialnriws'of the "defurat and resigna tion of: tho'Government was made known, speculation ',was rife as to who would succeed Sir Thomas Bent. Both Mr; Murray and Mr. Prendergast were spoken?,of.;as .potsibles; and when approached were modestly expectantt. All this was, however, so much idle speculation. On the recommendation of the deposed Premier the...

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NICTCEMRE NEC TIMIoE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908. IRRInaATION is once more receiving attention at the hands of those respon. sible for the administration of the Water Supply of the country. Re viewing past methods of irrigation works, the report of the Water Supply Commissioners, candidly informs us that ittis time to cry a halt and mark time .until, a now order of things is initiated. It is, of course, generally conceded that the appointment of Mr. Elwood Mead to report on irrigation in Victoria, its present and fatture prospects,. is the best step towards progress that has been taken so far. Mr Mead is an irrigation expert of the United States of Amuric. ; and he therefore is fully alhvu to all the latest details in connection with the watering of our dry areas. - Cho Commissioners, apparently guided by Mr Mead's report and their own experience, have come to the conclusion' that they have been pursuing a wrong course. At great cost supplies ,of water were made available to the farm...

*T 7jO.'$ DJm7IP1ERY.l A LARGE CONSIGNMIENT JUST TO" HAND AT . .'id Variety of Plints, Cambrics, Muslins &amp; Delaines Dainty Neekwvear &amp; Blouses Underclothing &amp; Corsets Children's Clothing a Speciality -R-E SSMAKING.--oh? R Dressmaker has just Returned from the City with all the Latest Styles and Fashions and Never Faila to Please. -e PRICES TO SUIT ALL. - )j JOHNSON 1 GROCER, DRAPER AND NEWS AGENT. Boots. Boots. Boots. ALL FOOTWEAR. If You Like a Large Variety to Choose from Call at , The Red House (REGISTERED) Grant-st., Alexandra. Collins' Boot Warehouse. iADIER' and GENTS' Footware a Specality. Largest and Bent Asnorted Stock . t of Boots and Shoes in the Town. Only Ilngh Thompson's &amp; Other Good 2akers. Stocked. All Repaer &amp; Madse.to OrderDoote Receiveo Peompt.Altentlion... Repairs While You Wait. Pumps and l1and-Sewn Work a Speciality. Address: A. Collins, Grant-st., Alexandra If l C LINS Desires to Inform the Public that be has Per casaed ...

'MThae 1F'aiWou(s EDIM!nermandy 00fo0? COU8GS, B7RON IZTIS, AST&amp;HA, &amp; CONSUMPTION ; '.- . .as the .Largest Sale of any Chest- Medicine in tli Wl o?id. Those who have taken this medicine are amazed at its wonderful inluenc. ts healing power is marvellous. Sufferers from any form of Bronchiti, Cough, Difficulty of Drcarliing. lloarssi -'£ ain or Soruess in the Cis:t, experience delighitful and imtedioato relief; and to those who are subject to Colds on the Chest it is invaluable, as it effccis a C"ompite C.re. It is most comforting in a!laying irritation in the throat and giving strength to the voice, and it neither allows a Cough or Asthma to become ch:onic, nor Cosunsoption to develop. Consumption has never been known to exist where "Coughs" have been proper allow treated wills h this ma tNo house should be without it, as, taken at the beginning a dose is generally suficient, and a Complete Cure is certain. B e'roOare of 2Im itatioc Ms ! The great success of HEARNE'S...

Upper Goulburn Election. MR T. HUNT AT ALEXANDRA. Mr Thes. Hunt, 'M.LA., who was returned by a large majority at the recent by-election, against MesasraM. K. M'Kenzie and A. N. M'Leod, is before the e!ectors again as the out come of the dissolution of the State Parliament, granted by the Governor. Mr Hunt visited Alexandra on Mon day last, and addressed a large audience, in the shire hall in the evening. In the absence of the Presi dent of the Shire (Councillor Lade), the chair was taken by Mr F. Wheeler, J.P., who briefly introduced the candi date. Mr Hunt, on rising to speak, was received with loud applause, and said that he was sorry the President of the Shire could not be present. That gentleman had been asked to take the chair, but he felt sure that Mr Lade had not received his notice in time. Had Mr Lade been given sufficient notice, he would have presided with .his usual .courtesy. When he (the speaker) accepted office as a Ministerit waes -ecessary.forhim to go before the el...

Upper Goulburn Election. MR. G. A. COOKSON Will address the Electors in the Shire Hall, Alexandra, on Wednesday Next At 8 o'c~uck. poll Up and Hear the Local Candidate's Views I o ----~~~.~~~~ I Railway Cash Store. A. E. SPARKE EHGi to notify the residents of iAlexandra and surrounding dis tricts that he has decided to open a Cash Store on Saturday next, 19th Decembur, in premises next to Union Bank, and trusts by strict attention to business to receive a fair share of p ttr6nage All goods of the Best Description, and PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES, INSPECTION INVITED. A. E. SPARKE, Cash Store. To the Electors of Upper Goulburn. GIaTLE ME, I beg to announce that I am a candidate for the above Seat at the forthcoming Elections, and will take an early opportunity of addressing you in the different centres, and trust that you will find my views Liberal and Progressive, and in the interests of Good Government, which has been sadly abused of late. As time is so short, it will be impossible to ...